There is a range of victorian antique picture frames for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct victorian antique picture frames — often made from
metal,
silver and
sterling silver — can elevate any home. Victorian antique picture frames have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian antique picture frames made by
Victorian designers — as well as those associated with
Arts and Crafts — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made victorian antique picture frames over the years, but those made by
Henry Matthews,
William Comyns & Sons and
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Victorian antique picture frames can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $985, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $86,671.
Picture frames have the distinct role of presenting artwork in your home. A good frame can elevate the appearance of a fine oil painting or provocative fine-art photograph. From ornate handcrafted designs to streamlined wooden styles, some antique, new and vintage picture frames have become stand-alone pieces of art on their own.
Frames were originally a part of paintings themselves before they were separate structures carved from walnut and other woods for use with items like portrait paintings and mirrors. The design of frames evolved in Renaissance-era Italy, where an artist might create his own gilded or painted frame. Today, there are all kinds of picture frames made from a variety of materials, including silver, bronze and acrylic.
Displaying art in the home is an art in and of itself, and trends and new art movements have dictated how picture frames have been integrated into home interiors over the years. When Abstract Expressionist art emerged during the 1930s, for example, collectors utilized minimalist frames to hang abstract works or dispensed with frames entirely. Today, mixing mediums and frame designs make for endless combinations, but knowing how to arrange wall art can help even if you’re feeling adventurous.
Whether it’s a dark wood frame for your landscape paintings, a sleek chrome mid-century modern frame to show off your black-and-white photography or a bold Art Deco frame that might completely outshine its subject, find an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage picture frames on 1stDibs.